huntin_addict
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Brother that is what a hitch hauler is for. I have a Forester, works great.
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Opinions on this for a deer cart on flat land areas
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Skunkworkx
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I don't trust people enough to leave a cart like that on a hitch hauler.
huntin_addict
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Believe me, in my line of work I've developed a mistrust of humans in general, thats why it's locked on. Being inside the bed of a truck doesn't make it any more secure.
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Hawk Crawler is the way to go!!! Little bulky and heavy but it goes over everything!! I’m 57 and knee replacement. I don’t go anywhere I’m hunting without it! Taken 3 deer out with it this year by myself!
If you arent required by law to bring the whole deer out, a good pack beats all other options, imo, by a mile.
Skunkworkx
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A few places here in Maryland have "no motorized vehicles" signage (Watersheds) so I don't know IF that's allowed...but I like it.
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Got this for Christmas today. Early tests hauling kids around for fun indicate it will be the back saver 3000.After using several iterations of cart, landed on this. You'll thank me:
Hawk Crawler Multi-Use Deer Cart
The Hawk Crawler Multi-Use Deer Cart can transform one of the most difficult aspects of the hunt. The Crawler game hauler brings an amazing level of strength, stability and versatility. Patent Pending Dual Rotating Axles allow cart to crawl over top of objects in its way. Four all-terrain tires...www.mackspw.com
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Yep, I'd much rather walk more but with lighter weight.
WV Mountaineer
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This
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Yep.
Center Punch
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I have an old cart that's in good shape except for the axle area. The bearings had been shot for a long time and I didn't notice. Put at least two waterfowling seasons and a bunch of drags during deer seasons before I realized what was up.
It's been lying out back in the weather for a few years behind the house.
If it isn't in too bad of shape, I think I can buy a threaded rod, some square tubing, nuts, washers & bolts, and four wheels and make my own version of The Hawk Crawler. It'll probably look pretty bad compared to theirs, so I could get away with calling it The Creepy Crawler.
It's been lying out back in the weather for a few years behind the house.
If it isn't in too bad of shape, I think I can buy a threaded rod, some square tubing, nuts, washers & bolts, and four wheels and make my own version of The Hawk Crawler. It'll probably look pretty bad compared to theirs, so I could get away with calling it The Creepy Crawler.
I knew a guy who used a wheel barrow on flat land. Pretty tippy though.
Equinox631
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I have a tree lounge stand.
There was a wheel kit.
I made my own.
Works well
There was a wheel kit.
I made my own.
Works well
Iron_llama
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EMSCO Snow Sled 66" Toboggan W/Rope, Orange
EMSCO Snow Sled 66" Toboggan W/Rope, Orange
I have both. Both have holes along the sides for routing your rope to tie your load down. I use mine for deer and firewood. The 66" Emsco sled is very heavy duty. I can lift the nose to set ut on the tailgate of my truck, then lift the other end to shove the deer in. Easiest way to load a deer that doesn't involve a winch.
Center Punch
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Harbor Freight wheels, tires, and bearings ( all in one piece ) are $28 per. Don't really see the cost savings especially after I work up the mesh or 1000D Cordura hammock. So this would be a 'fun', just to do it, project.
heuplek
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I just use the generic 2 wheel ones. Kill shot makes a few. Lightweight works great.
Ehunter
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Picked up a Hawk Crawler last week. Have used a 2 wheel Guide Gear cart for years. The Crawler is WAY better, and going to be a real back and leg saver. Looks like it should work really well in soggy/swampy land as well. Used the 2 wheeler in a swampy field a couple years ago, looked like I was trying to plow it. Basically drug it axle deep all the way out. The Crawler should stay on top better.
I Like a Sled Way Better Than a Cart! Easier to Store in Truck, Easier to Load in Truck W/Deer, No Blood Run Off in Truck. Bolted a steel flat across front for rope to go thru preventing a tear out. Also put tie ropes on sides to hold critter in.
EMSCO Snow Sled 66" Toboggan W/Rope, Orange
EMSCO Snow Sled 66" Toboggan W/Rope, Orangewww.landmsupply.com
I have both. Both have holes along the sides for routing your rope to tie your load down. I use mine for deer and firewood. The 66" Emsco sled is very heavy duty. I can lift the nose to set ut on the tailgate of my truck, then lift the other end to shove the deer in. Easiest way to load a deer that doesn't involve a winch.
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